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Most likely you are reading this because you got charged for a DUI. Although you were caught drinking and driving, there are still ways to either reduce the charges that you will possibly face or have them dropped completely.

This article will be focusing on people who received a DUI and blew a BAC, or Blood Alcohol Content, around .08%. For a lot of states like California and Arizona, the legal blood alcohol content to drive is .08%.

I have seen a person in court that got a DUI and their BAC was only .09%, and instead of fighting it, he willingly took the charges and plead guilty. He did not have an attorney represent him, which is not smart. At the least, he should have received a public defender to counsel him on what could happen if he does plead guilty. They not only have a DUI on their record now, but they lost their license, had to pay fines to the court, and now have to attend a DUI program which is 9 months worth of classes.

One way that he could have avoided his penalties is to first hire a specialized DUI attorney. If you do not have the money resources to do this, and you got to be honest with yourself, then get a public defender. I say this because you will be paying atleast $2,000 in court fees and DUI program fees once your case is settled. Not only that, but you will have the DUI on your record, and you will not be able to get a job that requires a clean DMV record. So like I say, try to get an attorney to represent you, especially if your BAC was close to the legal limit. One fact is that you could be driving and have alcohol in your stomach, and at the instant you are pulled over, your BAC is below the legal limit. Well, if the officer takes half an hour or more to give you a BAC test, it is possible that you are now over the legal limit. This is one way to fight a DUI, because technically you were driving legally, and during the time that the officer was interogating and giving you a field test, your BAC could have risen over the legal limit.

There are a lot of ways to defeat charges against a DUI, and it is best to consult with a specialized DUI attorney before going into court.